Chapter 232 Don’t Care What Others Think of You
Zhou Yong quickly caught up with them. Li Caiyun took the household registration booklet and said, "Mom, it's a good thing you asked me. Otherwise, we would have to return after reaching the provincial capital..."
While walking, Zhang Guifang asked if all the documents were brought. In order to reassure her mother, Li Caiyun opened the bag and took out the evidence, and then she found that the household registration booklet was missing.
After asking, he found out that the household registration booklet had been taken away by Zhou Kerou, so Zhou Yong immediately went home to get it.
After a while of talking, the family arrived at the commune bus station, got on the bus, and after more than an hour's bumpy ride, they arrived at the county town.
"Mom and Dad, go to the bus station to buy tickets first, I'll be there soon..."
Zhou Yong separated from them and ran to Chen Pingliang's unit.
He and Chen Pingliang went home to get the camera, and then Zhou Yong hurried to the bus station.
They need to take a bus from the county town to the provincial capital, and then take a train to the capital at around seven o'clock in the evening.
This was the first time for the five children to travel far away from home, and they found everything on the train new and exciting.
The lights in the carriage, the seats, the scenery outside the window, and even the sounds made by the train, all made them feel excited and curious.
Five children were crowded around the tea table on the sleeper berth, their little heads pressed against the glass.
Zhou Yong looked at them with smiles in his eyes. It was also the first time for Li Caiyun and Zhang Guifang, mother and daughter, to take a train. They seemed very reserved once on the train.
The train had been running for more than an hour before the mother and daughter finally felt relieved.
When it was time to turn off the lights, Zhang Guifang took Li Jingan to sleep, Li Caiyun took Zhou Kerou to sleep, and the others slept on a berth by themselves.
Zhou Yong didn't sleep much that night because he knew that thieves were rampant on trains nowadays.
They got off the train at around three o'clock the next afternoon, and the five children left the train station reluctantly.
"Dad, when will there be a train in our village?"
Zhou Yong and Li Baotian looked at each other, and the father-in-law and son-in-law burst into laughter when they were asked by Li Jingen.
"Gousheng, there will never be a train in our village."
No matter how the future is planned, Huaixi Village will not have a railway station.
Li Jingen showed a disappointed look after hearing this, and he followed Zhou Yong in a depressed mood.
He took in his son's reaction. Zhou Yong gently rubbed Li Jingen's head, and the child looked up at him.
"Gousheng, Dad and Grandpa can't make it possible for our village to have a train. Maybe you can do it when you grow up..."
Give your child hope and make it his goal for growth.
Although what Zhou Yong said is difficult to achieve, what if Li Jingen does it when he grows up?
After Li Jingen heard Zhou Yong's words, the child's dull eyes suddenly became colorful.
"Dad, don't worry. When I grow up, I will definitely build a train in our village..."
Zhou Yong nodded with a smile, and Li Baotian continued: "You are ambitious, so work hard!"
Li Caiyun's eyes fell gently on Li Jingen's face, and Zhang Guifang smiled and said, "It's still our Gousheng who has ambitions."
Li Jingchu rolled his eyes in disdain: "Gousheng only gets bored after three minutes. You might as well count on me if you expect him to get a train to the village!!"
Zhou Yong looked at Li Jingchu who was vying for favor and felt a little amused.
"Brother, you underestimate me."
Li Jingchu curled his lips: "Did I underestimate you? What you have done is all there for you!!"
The two brothers started arguing, and Li Jingen ended up losing miserably. The boy was unhappy and ignored his elder brother on the way to the guesthouse.
This is how it is among children, and adults are used to it.
Zhou Kexin followed Li Caiyun, Zhou Yong held Li Jingen, and the family went around and arrived at the guesthouse.
After checking in, everyone took a rest and Zhou Yong took them out for dinner.
The capital is most famous for its roast duck, so when you visit, you must bring your family to taste it.
There were five children and four adults. Zhou Yong ordered two roast ducks and some other dishes.
"Dad, what is this?"
Zhou Kerou looked up at Zhou Yong, pointing her little hand at a new dish on the table, her eyes full of confusion and curiosity.
In the minds of these children, Zhou Yong seemed to be an omniscient and omnipotent being.
No matter whether it is a difficult problem in study or a small confusion in life, as long as they ask Zhou Yong questions, they can always get a satisfactory answer.
Zhou Yong looked at Zhou Kerou with a smile on his face: "Steamed scallops."
After he said this, he picked up chopsticks and taught the children how to eat scallops. Li Baotian, Zhang Guifang and Li Caiyun watched intently.
Dishes with delicious looks, aroma and flavor were served one after another, dazzling the children.
Their eyes were wide open, as if they wanted to see each dish more clearly.
One dish in particular stood out: a roast duck with golden brown skin, crispy skin and tender meat.
When the roast duck was sliced and placed in front of them, several children looked at Zhou Yong in unison.
He smiled and patiently demonstrated to the children how to eat roast duck.
"Mom and Dad, Xiaoyun, are you guys eating? Why are you just looking at them?"
Li Caiyun looked around and saw that every table was filled with diners. She lowered her voice and said, "If you don't tell us how to eat, I won't dare to pick up my chopsticks, for fear of making a fool of myself..."
The restaurant Zhou Yong brought them to is very famous in the capital.
The restaurant is luxuriously decorated, and the diners are all well-dressed and have extraordinary temperament, as if they are from a different world.
Therefore, whether it was Li Caiyun, Li Baotian or Zhang Guifang, they all felt a little restrained, and they always felt that their every move was being scrutinized.
This mentality is common among many people. When placed in an environment that is very different from their usual life, everyone will feel uncomfortable and worry that their behavior is not appropriate and will leave a bad impression on others.
Zhou Yong looked around and said, "We are here to eat, so don't worry about what others think of you..."
After hearing his words, Li Caiyun inexplicably relaxed.
She picked up the chopsticks and Zhou Yong picked up some food for Zhang Guifang and Li Baotian.
"Zhou Yong, a meal here costs a lot of money, right?"
Zhou Yong smiled and said, "Mom, it doesn't cost much, just enjoy your meal!"
Zhang Guifang looked at the table full of delicious food and felt that this meal would cost at least ten yuan.
Li Baotian glanced at his wife and said, "We're just going out for fun, so don't worry about it so much."
Zhang Guifang smiled and said, "I was just asking, I didn't say anything else."
Zhou Yong glanced at his mother-in-law and silently picked up some food for Li Caiyun.
"You eat it, I'll do it myself."
Zhou Yong smiled and soon brought up another roast duck.
The adults and children were very satisfied with the meal, and when it was time to pay the bill, Zhou Yong sent Zhang Guifang, Li Baotian and Li Caiyun out.
This meal cost more than 30 yuan. If they knew about this, they would probably be heartbroken.
After leaving the hotel, Zhou Yong and his family strolled in the bustling streets of the capital. He turned himself into a tour guide and told his family about the customs and culture of the capital in detail along the way.
"Zhou Yong, everyone says you are knowledgeable. Today, Dad is convinced by you..."
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